SEHD Impact

Category: Colleagues

  • Robert Allen’s interview featured in MSN Lifestyle

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    8 Relationship Tips Couples Therapists Are Giving All the Time Right Now The pandemic has ripple effects in nearly every part of our lives, whether you’re coping with it relatively well or feeling completely underwater. So, as a couple, you need to talk about the feelings the pandemic is bringing up, Robert Allan, Ph.D., LMFT, emotionally…

  • Sean Michael Morris interviewed by Inside Higher Ed

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    Don’t dismiss asynchronous learning, experts say. Improve it. Most instruction at community colleges remains remote this semester as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on. Some are concerned that remote instruction will further widen equity gaps among students. Previous research shows that students who take courses online are less likely to persist than their peers who take courses face-to-face, and underrepresented…

  • Research Spotlight: Antwan Jefferson

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    Antwan Jefferson is now a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver. Antwan teaches in the Human Development and Family Relations program (undergraduate and graduate) and he supports the Urban and Diverse Communities concentration of the Leadership for Educational Equity EdD program. His teaching emphasizes…

  • Colorado Youth for a Change Back to School Night – Wednesday, September 16

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    As you may know, I serve on the Board of Directors for an incredible nonprofit called Colorado Youth for a Change. We help hundreds of young people reenroll in school after dropping out each year, and we support thousands of others (Pre-K all the way through age 21) who are showing early warning signs of…

  • Heather Johnson’s NSF Grant Featured Several Times on 9News

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    University of Colorado Denver associate professor Heather Johnson, PhD, received a $1,599,774 grant from the National Science Foundation last week. Johnson is an associate professor in CU Denver’s School of Education & Human Development where she focuses her work on STEM education. The grant-winning project, Promoting Mathematical Reasoning and Transforming Instruction in College Algebra (ITsCRITiCAL), is a collaboration with Metropolitan State University of Denver, Santa Fe Community College, and…

  • In Preschools, Sharing and Playtime Look Different Now

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    To support young children’s social and developmental skills, preschools have had to get creative with what were once mainstay classroom practices. Madison Stacy an ASPIRE alum who is working at Clayton Early Learning is featured in this article about how the ECE world has changed due to COVID. Read the full article on edutopia.

  • Congrats Rachel Cornelius!!

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    We would like to congratulate Rachel Cornelius for being recognized as one of this year’s select recipients of the Staff Excellence Award for CU Denver sponsored by University of Colorado Staff Council. Rachel was nominated by Cindy Gutierrez with support from dozens of SEHD faculty and staff as well as many of our partner school…

  • Professors at Play Virtual Playposium on Nov 6th for Faculty

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    Friday, November 6th, from 8am – 4pm MST, Lisa Forbes will be hosting a FREE virtual gathering for our community. Anyone can attend, not just current Professors at Play community members so be sure to invite your colleagues!   Read more about the event and register here

  • Heather Johnson, PhD, Wins $1.6 Million National Science Foundation Grant

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    University of Colorado Denver associate professor Heather Johnson, PhD, received a $1,599,774 grant from the National Science Foundation last week. Johnson is an associate professor in CU Denver’s School of Education & Human Development where she focuses her work on STEM education. The grant-winning project, Promoting Mathematical Reasoning and Transforming Instruction in College Algebra (ITsCRITiCAL), is a collaboration with Metropolitan State University of Denver, Santa Fe Community College, and…

  • Laura Summers will be a panelist for upcoming free webinar this Thursday: Attending to the health and wellness of educators as the school year starts

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    Educators are entering a school year like no other, committed to teaching amidst a global pandemic, social unrest, and remote or hybrid learning environments. This webinar will feature several practitioners who will share their approaches and strategies for supporting educators’ health and wellness. Join us Thursday, August 27, from 3 – 4:00 P.M. Eastern to:…